Smart Solutions for enhancedbone & joint health in
an ageing population
an ageing population
MINDS & SPARKS GmbH
MINDS & SPARKS GmbH is an independent non-profit research and innovation organisation based in Vienna Austria. It focuses on fostering science, innovation, and technology to address major challenges and to develop new methods and solutions for a better society. MINDS & SPARKS creates strong connections between science, technology and society using interdisciplinary approaches, promoting best practices and raising awareness on research and innovation achievements. For funded projects MINDS & SPARKS is providing established approaches and capabilities in the field of requirements engineering, use case specification, information visualisation, interface design, application testing, and user validation. Furthermore, the organisation focuses on improving the sustainability of research and innovation outcomes, especially of public-funded projects to ensure that spent resources lead to enduring positive impacts for society. MINDS & SPARKS is formed by a team of highly skilled personnel who hold many years of experience in designing, leading and implementing research and advisory projects. The organisation is connected to various research and innovation networks including international research organisations, academic institutions, civil societies, NGOs, governments, municipalities, technology providers and industries in various sectors including health, security, energy, and transport.
Role within SmILE
In the SmILE project, MINDS & SPARKS GmbH contributes by translating needs into actionable system requirements and supporting the development of user-centred digital health solutions. Our team supports activities to capture expectations and concerns from patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders, while also analysing acceptance factors that influence the uptake of these solutions. We further promote stakeholder collaboration and policy alignment to maximise the relevance, usability, and long-term impact of project results.
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One of the key challenges we aim to tackle in the SmILE project is ensuring that digital health solutions are not only effective, but also trusted and embraced by their users.